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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melrose, MA

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melrose, MA. 88 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $700

  • a living room with a blue couch and a tv
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    9 Central Street, Somerville, MA 02143
    STUDIO $1,472
    1 BED $651+
    2 BEDS $1,030

Apartments Under $1,000

  • a living room with couches and a tv
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    32 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA 01901
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Apartments Under $1,300

Apartments Under $1,500

  • a living room with a table and chairs and a fireplace
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    30 Pleasant Street, Lynn, MA 01902
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Apartments Under $1,600

  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a television
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    16 & 30 Pratt Place, Revere, MA 02151
    STUDIO $1,585
    1 BED $1,824
    2 BEDS $2,149

Apartments Under $1,900

  • a yellow house with steps and a red door
    Today

    11-11A Austin Street, Somerville, MA 02145
    3 BEDS $1,823
    4 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    447 Pleasant Street, Melrose, MA 02176
    STUDIO $1,950
    1 BED $1,950
  • a living room with a couch and two stools
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    103 Ninth Street, Charlestown, MA 02129
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    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a white house with a car parked in front of it
    Today

    274 Revere Beach Pkwy - DO NOT USE, Chelsea, MA 02150
    2 BEDS $2,000
    3 BEDS $2,000

  • More Rentals Near Melrose, MA

  • 456 Medford Street 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    456 Medford Street, Somerville, MA 02144
    1 BED $2,090+
    2 BEDS $3,425
  • a living room with a white couch and a coffee table
    Today

    333 Main Street, Melrose, MA 02176
    1 BED $2,100
    2 BEDS $2,400
    3 BEDS $2,600
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  • a living room with a white couch and a tv
    Today

    44 WEST EMERSON, MELROSE, MA 02176
    1 BED $2,100
    2 BEDS $2,400
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a window
    Today

    123 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143
    STUDIO $2,100+
    1 BED $2,300+
    2 BEDS $2,600+
  • a triangle with blue arrows on a black background
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    402 Saratoga Street, Boston, MA 02128
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    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS $2,200
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    100 Stockton Street, Chelsea, MA 02150
    STUDIO $2,232+
    1 BED $2,340+
    2 BEDS $2,879+
  • a white kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    Today

    136 & 138 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143
    STUDIO $2,250+
    1 BED $2,350+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    144 Addison St, Boston, MA 02128
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    431-433A Broadway Avenue, Somerville, MA 02145
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    1 BED $2,395+
    2 BEDS $2,395
  • a white house with a tree in front of it
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    72 Marshall Street, Somerville, MA 02145
    1 BED $2,498
  • an open living room with a dining room table and a kitchen
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    61 Eutaw Street, E. Boston, MA 02128
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,830+
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    1 Maxwells Green, Somerville, MA 02144
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    1 BED $3,335+
    2 BEDS $4,670+
  • a living room with a gray couch and yellow pillows
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    1 Whittemore Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140
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    3 BEDS $4,902+
  • an empty kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops
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    625 Mcgrath Highway, Somerville, MA 02145
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  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator
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    18 Anderson Lane, Lynn, MA 01902
    Income Restricted
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  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink and a refrigerator
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    25 Pleasant Street, Lynn, MA 01902
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Getting around in Melrose, MA

84 /100
Very Walkable
35 /100
Some Transit
46 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 84, Transit Score®: 35, Bike Score®: 46

Frequently asked questions

How many cheap rentals are available in Melrose, MA on RentCafe?

There are 1 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Melrose, MA were last updated on 21 Feb 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Melrose, MA?

The average Melrose, MA cheap apartment size is 200 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Melrose, MA?

Cheap apartments in Melrose, MA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Melrose, MA?

A cheap apartment in Melrose, MA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Melrose, MA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Melrose, MA has never been easier. We feature 88 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Melrose, MA average. What is a cheap rent in Melrose, MA? The average apartment rent in Melrose is $2,973 per month so any rental south of $2,378 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Melrose, MA rents go as low as $651/mo.

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